Sexist Family, Donor-Concieved Children & Keeping Your Parents At Arm's Length

This week in the Dear Clementine inbox: How do you handle a bullying (and sexist) family member around the holidays? I have a family member who is always berating me for not being helpful enough, meanwhile it is OK for my brother or her husband to be sleeping in the living room because they are "just men." How can I address this blatant sexism and double-standard? I’m nearly 33 and have been single for over 6 years. I’m considering freezing my eggs soon. If I decided to go down the sperm donor route and become a single parent by choice, I worry that my child would resent me for denying them a father or that it would cause them issues later in life. What are your thoughts on single mothers by choice and sperm donors? Lately I have been wondering how my relationship with my parents will evolve, especially as they transition into retirement. I'm a 30 year old independent and secure queer woman. I have a beautiful, reliable and stable support network in my friends, and get essentially all of my needs met through friends, colleagues, siblings and lovers. My parents are very practical but have low EQ and have never been particularly emotionally available. Is it bad that I don't feel a desire to let my parents in closer than arms length? If you have a question for Clementine, send her an email at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.